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Effective environmental education is about education in, about and for the environment. It doesn't reach its full potential until learners have personalised their knowledge, made decisions on how to address issues, and reflected on that action.
With this in mind, WWF and The Tindall Foundation established the Environmental Education Action Fund. Its aim is to support schools and communities who, as part of their learning, are taking hands-on action to address an environmental issue.
Funding criteria
Preference is given to projects that:
- Have clearly defined learning outcomes aimed to address a specific environmental issue or issues
- Facilitate, support or promote opportunities for people to take action for their environment
- Have sound project planning and evaluation processes
- Provide evidence of strong community support
- Enable teachers to deliver environmental education programmes as outlined in the Guidelines for Environmental education in New Zealand Schools (Ministry of Education, 1999)
- Schools and community groups in New Zealand can apply; preference is given to those with IRD charitable status.
Note
The fund is about taking action. There is no funding for awareness, landscaping/ground maintenance, eco/enviro center buildings, overseas travel, research projects or government authorities.
How to apply
- Deadlines for 2008 applications close on 1 April and 1 September.
- EEAF information and application form
Annual disbursement of the fund is $50,000
Further information
Contact WWF Environmental Education Programme Leader, Wendy Barry
Email: wbarry@wwf.org.nz
Read success stories from fund recipients
At Verran Primary School on Auckland's North Shore, Neil Swanson's Year 3 students prepare to go into battle for kereru. Download pdf 240kb
Providing students with the opportunity to experience the marine environment is the key to success: Experiencing Marine Reserves. Download pdf 144kb
Supporters
WWF manages the Environmental Education Action Fund with financial support from The Tindall Foundation and Victoria Park New World.